In 2014, Pastors Jeremiah and Julia Thomas lauched the church from very humble beginnings. Since then, the church and the vision has grown. Not only has the church grown, so has their family. He is now the father to three beautiful kids. Pastor Jeremiah spent most of his life in Waterport, NY, but he was actually born in Isreal where his parents were missionaries. His family then spent a few years in Germany, homeland of his mother, before settling in New York. In highschool, he spent a year living and going to school in Germany while living with family. Prior to starting the church, he taught Bible college in Haiti and has always had a passion for teaching and helping others. Pastor Jeremiah and his mother, Regina Thomas, teach our German class, so when you see them around be sure to say "Guten Tag!"

Pastor Julia Thomas is a mother of three. Together with her husband, Pastor Jeremiah, they launched and pastor The Gospel. Pastor Julia is a visionary, always dreaming big and working hard. She definitely is the life of the party, bringing joy and fun wherever she goes! With a heart for people, she welcomes you as an instant friend. Her passion and excitement for life is contagious! If you want someone to talk to, to encourage you, and to cheer you on, she is your girl!  If finding a good deal was an olympic sport, she would get the gold medal. With an eye for design, she is always finding a way to make a place feel warm and inviting. 

Regina Thomas, lovingly referred to as "Mutti", the German word for Mother, or "Oma", the German word for Grandmother. With a genuine love for all, she really welcomes you as one of the family and becomes a friend, mother, and grandmother to all who need it. She is a German citizen and met her American husband in Jerusalem while both involved in Christian ministries. She is the mother of three amazing men, the youngest of which is Pastor Jeremiah. All her sons are happily married, and have now made Regina the Grandmother to 9 grandkids. With all that, she somehow still has more love and energy to go around. A native to Germany, she has been our offical German teacher from the start. You will always be greeted with a smile and most likely a delicious dish of food. If you ever get a chance, be sure to try her pies!

Jenna is originally from Michigan, then spent quite some time in Colorado and after that Florida. Most recently, she and her husband decided to settle down with their family in Byron where they have a farm, Korte Acres. You’ll find them outside on their homestead most days taking care of their trees, flowers, animals, and bees. Jenna was a veterinary technician for years sharing her passion for helping people and pets! Currently, she works as a freelance photographer, sharing with the world a bit of perspective through her lens. She is also a riding instructor and certified Magnawave practitioner. Her hobbies include horseback riding, flower farming, art, photography and spending all the time she can with her husband (Graham), son (Silas), and bonus daughter (Skylar.) Her family has a passion for education, community, health, nutrition as well as  mental health, physical and spiritual wellness!

Valerie is a reliable friend and a humble homemaker! She is always surprising us with her many talents which include baking bread, her amazing chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, canning, diy projects, and of course her best smelling homemade soups! We once heard her say "if I had 100 chickens to care for in my backyard, I'd be a happy girl!" Valerie has two adorable children who seem to find themselves a favorite person of the day and snuggle up with them during the co-op day! And we don't mind one bit! She is constatnly surprising us with her creative mind and her heart to serve the community here at the gospel collaborative! 

Meaghan Morris is a stay at home mama to 6 kids ranging in ages from 4-18, and is married to her best friend Matthew. The Lord led their family to homeschooling ten years ago out of a desire to instill in their children both a love for Jesus and a love for learning. Meaghan earned her BA in English from Roberts Wesleyan, where she concentrated in both literature and adolescent education. She has experience in professional writing and editing, but her heart truly lies in teaching teenagers to love literature and learning how to communicate through effective and beautiful writing. She has been teaching writing and literature in her local homeschool community for the past nine years. Meaghan lives in Hamlin where she can often be found reading, embroidering, tending chickens or wandering in the woods with her own kids and the many others who join them for nature study and farm school.

Kayla Malone grew up near Lyndonville, NY on her family’s farm. She attended Genesee Community College before transferring to Southwestern Assemblies of God University where she received her BA in Intercultural Studies with an emphasis in Bible and Business Administration. Kayla met her husband, William, in Texas where she schooled, then moved to Alaska where she worked in ministry with Native Alaskans. She and her husband have two beautiful girls, Josie and Sadie. Kayla’s passions are helping others, following Jesus, bird watching, gardening, and spending time with family. 

Jeni is a loving mother and wife who has been in the homeschool world for four years. She grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. About ten years ago she became a Brockport local. She and her husband have a small business right here in the Brockport community. She works part-time and will be teaching a few classes at our co-op! One of Jeni's favorite hobbies is golfing, and she is always down for a girl's night! 

Isabella grew up in Albion, NY but now resides in Penfield with her husband (Jordan) and two kids (Sophia and Maxwell). She is a devoted stay at home mom. Isabella loves to spend her summers on the lake with her family. She also loves to volunteer her time with her daughter's Girl Scout troop.  If she's not at the gym taking a class she is in the kitchen cooking and baking. Baking sourdough bread and desserts are her favorite thing to make. Trying new things is her favorite way to learn new skills! 

Malory grew up in rural Kendall, NY and graduated from SUNY Brockport with a BS in Business Administration. She met her husband in college and have been together almost 13 years. They have a 5 year old daughter, a 16 month old son, and four fur babies.  When she is not working in the digital world at corporate America, you can find them homeschooling their daughter, growing vegetables in their garden, kayaking, hiking or playing kickball on their team of 8 years. They love Jesus and try to incorporate Him in all they do. She is so excited to teach your little ones her love for healthy food and basic cooking skills. 

Marissa grew up in Rochester, NY, and spent a year in Florida with her husband, Chris, where they got married and found out they were expecting their daughter, Emmalyne. Wanting to be close to family and raise their child in a strong, supportive community, they moved back to Rochester. Marissa is a devoted stay-at-home mom and has been homeschooling for about two years, finding great joy in the journey. She also owns a microbakery, where she pours her love into creating homemade, from-scratch baked goods with wholesome ingredients. Beyond that, she is certified in CPR (for infants and adults) and first aid, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. Faith and family are at the heart of everything she does, and she believes in fostering a love for learning through hands-on activities, creativity, and fun. She loves being outdoors, staying active, and building meaningful connections within the community. Marissa is excited to bring her passion and energy to the co-op and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside the students this semester!

Bianca is a mother to four and has been homeschooling for 6 years. Before that she worked in the school district and in early childhood education. She loves traveling and will jump at any opportunity to go somewhere warm. She makes it her mission to try all the best food spots anywhere she goes. In her “free time” you can find her cheering her kids on at their sports even though she has no clue what is going on. She is so excited to be teaching classes at The Gospel Collaborative!

Rachael is a wife and mother of 3 (win 5 year olds and a 7 year old) who currently resides in Batavia. She has a BA degree in Mathematics/finance as well as a BA degree in accounting from SUNY Brockport, however the Lord led her to concentrate on her family. She is a full time mom, homemaker and teacher to her tribe. In her free time she enjoys exercising, reading, family time and making her home warm and cozy.